This boubou gets up to a lot of mischief during his daily routine. First he tries his luck stealing chicks from the Chinspot Batis then he gets stuck in the chicken cage and I have to rescue him.___________________________________________________

Southern BoubouLaniarius ferrugineus

Differs from the Common Fiscal Shrike because of it's shorter tail, white stripe on wing and habits. Differs from the Tropical & Swamp boubous because of it's rufous flanks, undertail and belly.

Just seen one at Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary this afternoon. On a previous visit to Rondevlei I saw one with a snail in it's beak. It was hitting the snail against the branch of the tree...obviously to break the snail's shell so that he could eat the yummy insides...ugh!!!!